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The upcoming season of Mnets Show Me the Money is drawing more participants than ever before.

For Show Me the Money 5, approximately 9,000 people auditioned to have a chance to compete on the show. Show Me the Money 6, has over 12,000 people interested in auditioning for the show—the largest applicant pool the show has ever had.

As a result of the huge number of applicants, the first round of auditions in Korea are planned to take place over the course of two days. First round auditions are scheduled to take place on April 29-30 at Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon.

Cube Entertainment, the company behind BTOB and HyunA, has announced they will be holding worldwide auditions that anyone can enter!

In a very inclusive statement on their website, Cube Entertainment has issued an open call to anyone who has their eyes set on being a part of the Korean entertainment industry, regardless of their age, gender, and nationality.

They made the announcement on their official web page, where they outlined the audition process and the categories for which candidates may apply such as vocalist, rapper, dancer, actor, model, and comedian.

"Show Me The Money" is a show about a competition among rappers. This program in Mnet started in 2012 and it has been already five seasons so far. For the sixth season, the show will have an audition in Korea and US to get the best rappers among applicants.

"Show Me The Money" has graduated many good rappers so far. This show is a proof of the rising popularity of hip hop in South Korea. For the new season of the show, there have been many applicants who want to take part in the show. There are about 12,000 applicants and the numbers are still growing, Soompireported.

Previously, it was revealed that P-Type, Digili, MC Hansai, Nucksal, Kebee, Penomeco, and Yang Hong Won (Young B) were auditioning, and during the on-site applications held this weekend, it was revealed that Double K and Truedy applied, as well. Double K is the winner of the first season of Show Me the Money, while Truedy is the winner of the second season of Unpretty Rapstar.

According to reports, American hip-hop artist Swizz Beatz will be taking part in judging auditions taking place in New York for 'Show Me The Money 6'.

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Last year, rapper/producer Timbaland surprised viewers by appearing as a judge for season 5's Los Angeles auditions. Swizz Beatz is known for his rap music as well as for producing hit artists like Madonna, Eminem, Lady Gaga, and more, not to mention being the husband of Alicia Keys.